NUM threatened to call a strike at mining companies De Beers, Exxaro and Petra Diamonds after failing to reach wage agreements.

Carmichael's development became a key issue during Australia's 2019 parliamentary election and part of the reason for the Labor party's shock defeat.

Carbon emissions will peak sometime between 2025 and 2030, and total energy demand will start to decline around 2035, according to a new report from Tsinghua University.

Total earnings from mining and energy exports are forecast to fall 12% in the year to June 2021.

The accident occurred at the Songzao coal mine, which belongs to a local energy company

Government will implement a gradual closure of the remaining coal mines.